Take You Apart
43 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic guitar riffs collide with introspective lyrics, creating a dynamic landscape of alternative rock that feels both raw and melodic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Now I Don't Feel So Bad — This track serves as a quintessential representation of the album's blend of catchy melodies and introspective themes, making it an unforgettable opener.
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I Don't Know What to Do Anymore — The song captures a sense of uncertainty with powerful emotional weight, showcasing the band's ability to fuse vulnerability with driving instrumentals.
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You and Me — With its extended runtime and layered instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's departure from straightforward punk rock into more complex arrangements.
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Same Mistakes Again — A standout for its urgent tempo and reflective lyrics, this track highlights recurring themes of regret—a central motif throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo energy, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective tracks.
- Several songs employ layered guitar harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of introspection and emotional struggle, with verses often contrasting with more anthemic choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- reflective moments amidst energetic riffs
- cathartic expressions of youthful angst
- vibrant tracks for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Take You Apart was Screamfeeder's third studio album, following their widely acclaimed record, Kitten Licks. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence within the Australian alternative rock scene while experimenting with more nuanced songwriting and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Superchunk· Archers of Loaf· The Breeders
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Don't Know What to Do Anymore
The narrative shifts from confusion to a sudden realization emphasizes personal struggle amidst external chaos.
This structural shift not only heightens emotional impact but also mirrors real-life moments of clarity during times of uncertainty.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Now I Don't Feel So Bad 4:14
- 2 Needles 1:53
- 3 I Don't Know What to Do Anymore 3:56
- 4 And Tigers They Roam 3:31
- 5 Same Mistakes Again 2:21
- 6 I've Got the Knife 2:15
- 7 You and Me 6:01
- 8 Bunny 2:24
- 9 On a Plane With Just One Wing 2:43
- 10 The Space That's Left 2:22
- 11 Make Up 3:38
- 12 12345 3:55
- 13 Ice Patrol 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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